Hands-on Beekeeping Class (May 2026)

Join the Waitlist Every year, our awesome Urban Roots teens learn new skills and take on different responsibilities while working at the Conservatory. In 2023, we added beekeeping to that list. We are excited offer hands-on beekeeping classes led by our Head Beekeeper with the help of our two teen beekeepers. These classes are geared towards those who are starting out in beekeeping or just want to further their knowledge of basic beekeeping management. Seasonal topics covered will include swarm management, making increases using your own bees, raising queens, disease prevention, treatments, honey harvests, feeding and overwintering. In case of inclement weather on the Saturday of the class, the class will be moved to the following Sunday (May 3rd). Admission: $30 General Admission $24 Members/Volunteers* *Member discount applied at check out with member login. For GPC volunteer discounts, please email volunteering@garfieldpark.org PLEASE NOTE: Participants will be working directly with active beehives. Space is limited, but there will be more offerings of this type of class throughout the season. Participants are encouraged to bring their own personal protective equipment if they have it. If not, protective equipment will also be available upon request (veils, gloves, jackets). Attendees will be required to sign a waiver to participate in this program, since the program will include risk of insect stings and access to non-public areas of the Conservatory. Scholarships are available! Please fill out this Scholarship Application (link opens in a new tab) or contact programs@garfieldpark.org for more information. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is April 25th at 5:00pm CST. Accommodations: When you register for this workshop you will be asked to provide any accommodation requests. If you have any questions or would like to request additional accommodations, please contact access@garfieldpark.org at least 72 hours prior to the event start. Please…